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October 15, 2016

Aisha Buhari, Patience Jonathan and Reno Omokri… | Our winners and losers from #TheOtherRoom scandal

by Joachim MacEbong In the case involving President Muhammadu Buhari, his wife, Aisha, and everyone who has tried to take sides on this matter of kitchens, main rooms, and not forgetting the other room, – YNaija has reached a verdict on the winners and losers. On the losing side is the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, the... Read More
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October 15, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. “If a wife does what Aisha did to me, she will return to her parent’s house” – Former Chief Whip A former Chief Whip of the Senate, Rowland Our says he would send his wife to her parent’s house if she speaks against him publicly... Read More
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October 15, 2016

Our president is a ‘bush man’ | 5 takeaways from the shameful battle between Buhari and his wife

by Chi Ibe Finally, Aisha Buhari spoke. I don’t mean she opened her month. I mean, she ventured an opinion – stepped out of the role of Stepford Wife and said something meaningful about something topical, in a way that showed, finally, that she has character, that she has fire in her belly, that she... Read More
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October 15, 2016

Sexism: Patience Jonathan warned us about Buhari, but we didn’t listen

Calling former first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan a prophetess for seeing President Buhari for who he is years ago will not be out of place. During the campaign for the 2015 presidential election Mrs Jonathan had advised Nigerians, particularly women not to vote for Buhari as he would send them back to the kitchen. She... Read More
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October 10, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: #Debate: Clinton going to jail once Trump becomes president | FG’s withdrawal of forgery case not worth celebrating – PDP | Rivers CP to be sanctioned for ‘aiding’ Governor Wike

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. #Debate: Hillary Clinton is going to jail once Trump becomes president – YNaija Navy seizes boats with 47000 litres of illegally refined diesel – YNaija FG’s withdrawal of forgery case not worth celebrating – PDP – YNaija Buhari will never undermine the independence of the judiciary –... Read More
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October 4, 2016

EFCC discovers fresh $40m in accounts linked to Patience Jonathan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has discovered another set of funds totaling $40 million in accounts linked to former first lady, Patience Jonathan. According to Sahara Reporters, officials of Skye Bank confirmed the recent development to the EFCC who are angered by the explanations given by Mrs Jonathan on the earlier $30 million frozen by the... Read More
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September 26, 2016

Buhari, Dame Patience and Arsenal… | All the winners and losers from the past week

The week that just ran by was crammed with a lot of political activities, so many that it was almost difficult to keep up. From President Muhammadu Buhari’s attendance at the 71st United Nations General Assembly, his bilateral meetings with President Barack Obama, French President Francois Hollande and South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma. How can... Read More
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September 26, 2016

$15m: SERAP sues FG over failure to prosecute Patience Jonathan

A rights advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued the Federal Government for its failure to begin the criminal prosecution of former first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan over the $15 million found in her accounts with Skye Bank. In a statement on Sunday by its Executive Director, Adetokunbi Mumuni, it said the Attorney General of... Read More
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September 25, 2016

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

Top ten stories that made headline this week $20m frozen funds: EFCC to invite Patience Jonathan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to invite Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan over the frozen $20m as it claims it is more than a case of money laudering, it is fraud.... Read More
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September 25, 2016

Charly Boy wants us to leave Patience Jonathan alone and yes, we agree with him

Veteran entertainer, Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy has called on Nigerians to leave Patience Jonathan be as regards her ordeal with the EFCC over the $15 million traced to her. Charly Boy is not the first to publicly show support for the former first lady since the issue first made news weeks back. A militant group,... Read More
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September 25, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: $20m frozen funds: EFCC to invite Patience Jonathan | Corps member slumps, dies in Bayelsa | Washington State gun attack suspect in custody

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. $20m frozen funds: EFCC to invite Patience Jonathan – YNaija UK anti-graft team arrives Nigeria to probe Alison-Madueke’s associates, oil dealers – YNaija NEMA denies prostitution reports in IDP camps – YNaija Bayelsa: Gunmen kill policeman in politician’s house – The Nation Man hangs self in Edo – Punch I... Read More
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September 24, 2016

$12 billion; N441 million… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

$12 billion – The amount allegedly smuggled out of Nigeria by telecoms company MTN between 2006 and 2016. This is according to Sen. Dino Melaye. 2 million – The number of people freed by the military from members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. N441 million – The amount received by Kano Pillars football club following striker, Ahmed Musa’s move... Read More
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September 24, 2016

PODCAST: ‘Oga Police IG should lie with wisdom please…’ + more on The Slab with Isime

Chuks, Tolu, and Elsie – who is representing Emeka this week – join The Slab with Isime to talk about the Nigerian Police IG, Ibrahim Idris’ Al-Jazeera interview; Borno governor’s leadership moves in the North East; and militants threatening to attack oil facilities if Patience Jonathan is prosecuted by the EFCC. The Police IG had claimed that... Read More
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September 24, 2016

$15m: Accounts owned by Patience Jonathan’s mother – Lawyer

A lawyer representing former first lady, Patience Jonathan says two of the accounts frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not belong to her but to her late mother, Madam Charity Fyneface Oba. Charles Ogboli, who is the third lawyer to speak on behalf of Mrs. Jonathan said only three of the accounts belonged... Read More
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September 23, 2016

Patience Jonathan will never get justice from EFCC – Militant group

The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA), on Friday said former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan can never get justice in the money laundering case against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The group said this in a statement by its spokesperson, Cynthia Whyte. The group said it has enough evidence to prove... Read More
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September 23, 2016

$15m frozen cash: EFCC to present 13 witnesses against Patience Jonathan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) would present 13 witnesses to testify against Dame Patience Jonathan on corruption charges when the court sits on September 27. The Nation reports that an EFCC source said the witnesses are being kept secret in order to protect them from external pressure. “The Account Officer, who managed the... Read More
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September 23, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Stop torturing suspects, IGP warns SARS operatives | Without Buhari, Nigeria would have packed up by now — Segun Oni | Michelle Obama Passport Scan Appears Online In Apparent Hack

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. BBOG endorses Buhari’s invitation to UN for Chibok girls negotiations – YNaija  Stop torturing suspects, IGP warns SARS operatives – YNaija We won’t allow you breakdown law and order, Police tells IPOB – YNaija EFCC’s persecution of Jonathan’s family is a witch-hunt – IYC – YNaija Without... Read More
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September 23, 2016

EFCC’s persecution of Jonathan’s family is a witch-hunt – IYC

The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide (IYC) on Thursday said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was witch hunting, while claiming to be persecuting ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and his family. The President of IYC, Udengs Eradiri said the EFCC should follow due process in its investigation, while speaking at a news conference in Bayelsa State.... Read More
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September 22, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Army to use drones during Edo guber election The Nigerian army has disclosed that it will use drones to monitor the forthcoming Edo State gubernatorial election. 2. Nigeria will experience tech revolution soon – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria is on its way to... Read More
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September 22, 2016

Alleged money laundering: EFCC freezes Patience Jonathan’s personal account

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen a Skye Bank account belonging to former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan with a balance of $5m. According to reports, the step was taken after Mrs. Jonathan confirmed that the money came from the same source as the four frozen company accounts. A detective at the... Read More
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September 22, 2016

Militant group threatens to bomb NNPC if Patience Jonathan is arrested

The Niger Delta Peoples Professional Volunteer Force (NDPPVF) has said it would bomb the the headquarters of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) if the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrests former First Lady, Patience Jonathan. In a statement by its spokesperson, Parkinson George-Amabo, the group said the way EFCC is investigating Mrs. Jonathan is not acceptable. “As... Read More
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September 22, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: N’Delta militants vow to bomb NNPC HQ if Patience Jonathan is arrested | Drones will be used for Edo election – Army | Ex-Adamawa Gov. Ngilari remanded in EFCC custody

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist Former Adamawa Gov. Ngilari remanded in EFCC custody – YNaija Drones will be used for Edo election – Army – YNaija Nigeria on its way to technology revolution – Buhari – YNaija Kogi: We’re ready to support Bello, says Wada – Punch Emir Sanusi calls of Fed Govt to sell... Read More
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September 20, 2016

Magu confirms EFCC is investigating Patience Jonathan

The Chairman of the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that the anti-graft agency is investigating former first lady, Patience Jonathan, The Punch reports. Magu made the assertion in Lagos on Tuesday while responding to questions from journalists after an interactive session with the commission’s external lawyers and civil society organisations. He said, “We are on it... Read More
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September 19, 2016

Patience Jonathan gives EFCC 14-day ultimatum, threatens N5bn suit

Former first lady Patience Jonathan has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) a fourteen-day ultimatum to unfreeze her accounts or face a five billion naira lawsuit, The Nation reports. Mrs. Jonathan issued the threat on Monday in a letter issued by her attorneys, First Law Solicitors and signed by its Senior Partner, Timipa Jenkins Okponipere and addressed... Read More
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September 17, 2016

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

Top ten stories that made headline this week President Buhari accused of plagiarism Parts of a speech delivered by President Muhammadu Buhari during the inauguration of the ‘Change begins with me’ campaign is said to have been copied from a 2008 speech given by U.S. President Barack Obama. However, the Presidency has disclosed that it... Read More
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September 17, 2016

PODCAST: ‘Did Mama Peace open a GoFundMe account to get $15million?’ + more on The Slab with Isime

Chuks, Tolu, and Emeka join The Slab with Isime to talk about Patience Jonathan’s $15 million and her issue with the EFCC; improved power supply across Nigeria; and the Change begins with me project peddled by the FG. “How foolish do you think Nigerians are? Is she exchanging her heart with that of someone else?... Read More
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September 17, 2016

4,285 megawatts; 0.5 per cent… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

4,285 megawatts – The amount electricity companies currently generate according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). $15 million – The amount of money belonging to former First Lady Patience Jonathan currently frozen by the EFCC. N350 billion – The amount FG plans to inject into economy next week. 18 – The number of Nigerians who died... Read More
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September 17, 2016

EFCC invites Patience Jonathan’s security aides over frozen $15m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited men of the Department of State Services who worked for Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of former President, Goodluck Jonathan over the frozen $15m in four Skye Bank accounts. It was gathered that the invitation letter was sent to the DSS on Friday to allow the officials appear... Read More
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